TBT Notifications Monthly Report March 2014 Notifications Monthly Report March 2014 APJ-SLG LAW OFFICES Phone: (91) 11-26692007-8 Fax: (91) 11 - 26691878 E-mail: [email protected]

TBT Notifications

Monthly Report

March 2014

APJ-SLG

LAW OFFICES

Phone: (91) 11-26692007-8

Fax: (91) 11 - 26691878

E-mail: [email protected] ;

[email protected]

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Monthly Report-March 2014

AT A GLANCE

Top Product-categories pertaining to TBT Notifications issued in March’14

WTO Members issuing maximum number of TBT Notifications in March ’14

8 10 23

30

120

42

Plastic

Pharmaceuticals/medical Devices

Domesticappliances

Electronic Items

Food

Misc

12 12

12

12

14

15 16

23

32 Mexico-12

Turkey-12

UAE-12

USA-12

European Union-14

Saudi Arabia-15

Israel-16

Qatar-23

Ecuador-32

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Notification Details:

The total numbers of TBT notifications issued by the various WTO-member countries in

March 2014 were 233. Among these 233 notifications, 79 notifications were addendums

that notified adoption of a regulation based on a notification issued earlier.

Product-wise Information: Out of the total 233 notifications, 120 related to food

products, 30 related to electrical equipments, 23 related to domestic appliances, 10

related to pharmaceutical products, 8 to plastic related products and the remaining 42

notifications were related to textiles, tobacco, toys, gas containers, cosmetics, chemicals

and automobiles. Please note that out of the 233 notifications, in case of nine

notifications we found that the link for downloading those notifications were non-

functional. We have requested the respective TBT enquiry points to provide us with the

details of these notifications. However the TBT enquiry point in their response replied that

these notifications are in their respective language and will be uploaded at the WTO as

and when the translated version is available.

Country-wise Information: Out of the total 233 notifications, Ecuador issued 32

notifications, followed by Qatar 23, Israel, Saudi Arabia, EU, USA, UAE, Turkey and Mexico

with 16, 15, 14, 12, 12, 12 and 12 notifications, respectively. The remaining 85

notifications were from other WTO Member countries.

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Request for relevant regulations/translated copies sent to the issuing countries:

We have sent request for regulations/translated copies for 88 notifications.

a. We received responses from Qatar, Israel, Thailand, Korea, Honduras, United

Arab Emirates, South Africa, Bahrain, Hungary, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia and

Taiwan. So, a total of 14 responses were obtained.

b. Out of these 14 responses, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Hungary, Taiwan and

Bahrain provided us the copies of English version of the regulations.

c. Other countries like Qatar, Israel, Thailand, Korea, Mexico, Honduras and United

Arab Emirates has responded that they do not have an English version of

regulation.

d. In addition to this, Russia and Ecuador has not yet responded to our request.

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Document Date Members Product

1 G/TBT/N/ECU/11/Add.4 3/3/2014 Ecuador 721420-- Containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, 722100-Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel.

2 G/TBT/N/ECU/113/Add.1 3/3/2014 Ecuador 200410-- Potatoes, 200490-- Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables

3 G/TBT/N/ECU/115/Add.1 3/3/2014 Ecuador 392330-- Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles

4 G/TBT/N/ECU/116/Add.1 3/3/2014 Ecuador 330300-Perfumes and toiletries

5 G/TBT/N/ECU/116/Add.2 3/3/2014 Ecuador 330300-Perfumes and toilet waters.

6 G/TBT/N/ECU/141/Add.1 3/3/2014 Ecuador Toys

7 G/TBT/N/ECU/205 3/3/2014 Ecuador 841451--- Table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W

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8 G/TBT/N/ECU/39/Add.3 3/3/2014 Ecuador 853931--- Fluorescent, hot cathode

9 G/TBT/N/ECU/77/Add.2 3/3/2014 Ecuador 320810-- Based on polyesters,

10 G/TBT/N/MEX/241/Add.3 3/3/2014 Mexico Electrical Appliances

11 G/TBT/N/MEX/257/Add.1 3/3/2014 Mexico Cocoa, Chocolate and other similar products

12 G/TBT/N/MEX/257/Add.2 3/3/2014 Mexico Cocoa, Chocolate and other similar products

13 G/TBT/N/MEX/270 3/3/2014 Mexico Motor Vehicles

14 G/TBT/N/ECU/100/Add.1 5/3/2014 Ecuador 210320-- Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

15 G/TBT/N/ECU/208 5/3/2014 Ecuador 821000-Hand-operated mechanical appliances preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables, 843880-- Other machinery, 847810-- Machinery

16 G/TBT/N/ECU/68/Add.3 5/3/2014 Ecuador 220110-- Mineral waters and aerated waters, 220190-- Other

17 G/TBT/N/ECU/72/Add.3 5/3/2014 Ecuador 0407-Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked., 040811--- Dried, 040819--- Other, 040891--- Dried, 040899--- Other

18 G/TBT/N/HND/83 5/3/2014 Honduras milk products

19 G/TBT/N/HND/84 5/3/2014 Honduras milk products

20 G/TBT/N/KOR/479 5/3/2014 Korea, Republic of Electrical Appliances

21 G/TBT/N/KOR/480 5/3/2014 Korea, Republic of Cosmetics

22 G/TBT/N/KOR/481 5/3/2014 Korea, Republic of Living Modified Organisms(LMOs)

23 G/TBT/N/MEX/186/Add.4 5/3/2014 Mexico LPG Containers

24 G/TBT/N/MEX/263/Add.2 5/3/2014 Mexico Electrical Appliances

25 G/TBT/N/MEX/271 5/3/2014 Mexico Electrical Appliances

26 G/TBT/N/ARE/195 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Atta wheat flour

27 G/TBT/N/ARE/196 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Chicken Eggs, ICS : 67.000

28 G/TBT/N/ARE/199 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates soft candy

29 G/TBT/N/ARE/200 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Sweet Cassava

30 G/TBT/N/NIC/134 6/3/2014 Nicaragua Cocoa, Chocolate and other similar products

31 G/TBT/N/NIC/135 6/3/2014 Nicaragua AIR CONDITIONERS

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32 G/TBT/N/SAU/720 6/3/2014 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of

polyurethane products


Foodstuffs: Additives Permitted for Use In Food Stuffs:(ICS Code: 67.220.20).











39 G/TBT/N/ARE/201 7/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Foodstuffs: Additives Permitted for Use In Food Stuffs :(ICS Code: 67.220.20). 67.180

40 G/TBT/N/BHR/326 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of Atta wheat flour, ICS : 67.000

41 G/TBT/N/BHR/330 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of Soft Candy, ICS : 67.000

42 G/TBT/N/BHR/331 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of Sweet Cassava, ICS : 67.080

43 G/TBT/N/CRI/144 7/3/2014 Costa Rica milk products

44 G/TBT/N/KOR/482 7/3/2014 Korea, Republic of Pharmaceuticals

45 G/TBT/N/ZAF/175 7/3/2014 South Africa 1006-Rice.

46 G/TBT/N/ISR/372/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel milk products







53 G/TBT/N/ISR/379/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel milk & cream

54 G/TBT/N/ISR/380/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel Cheese

55 G/TBT/N/ISR/381/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel Cream

56 G/TBT/N/ISR/382/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel Sour cream

57 G/TBT/N/ISR/383/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel milk & cream

58 G/TBT/N/ISR/384/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel butter milk & cheese and curd

59 G/TBT/N/ISR/385/Add.2 10/3/2014 Israel butter



62 G/TBT/N/TPKM/155 10/3/2014 Taipei, Chinese Food Additives

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63 G/TBT/N/ARE/204 12/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Foodstuffs: Puffed Grain :( ICS Code: 67.060).

64 G/TBT/N/ECU/19/Add.4 12/3/2014 Ecuador Food Products

65 G/TBT/N/HUN/28 12/3/2014 Hungary Construction products, fire engineering products, flammable or explosive devices, machines or facilities.

66 G/TBT/N/MEX/248/Add.1 12/3/2014 Mexico Natural substances

67 G/TBT/N/MEX/248/Add.2 12/3/2014 Mexico Natural substances

68 G/TBT/N/QAT/320 12/3/2014 Qatar Technical regulation of animal slaughtering requirements according to Islamic law ( ICS : 67.120.10 )

69 G/TBT/N/ECU/33/Add.3 14/03/2014 Ecuador Conductors and wires


Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation


Prelate Loose Fill Insulation


mortar for masonry


Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products

74 G/TBT/N/CZE/174 17/03/2014 Czech Republic 903180-- Other instruments, appliances and machines


Foodstuffs: Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Food Products (ICS Code: 67.180.10)

76 G/TBT/N/CHL/219/Add.2 24/03/2014 Chile

Nutrition

77 G/TBT/N/CHL/221/Add.1 24/03/2014 Chile

Nutrition

78 G/TBT/N/COL/189/Add.2 24/03/2014 Colombia

Fire Extinguisher

79 G/TBT/N/ECU/87/Add.3 24/03/2014 Ecuador 841510-- Window or wall types, self-contained or "split-system"

80 G/TBT/N/QAT/338 24/03/2014 Qatar Puffed Grain

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81 G/TBT/N/RUS/33 24/03/2014 Russian Federation Electrical Appliances

82 G/TBT/N/RUS/34 24/03/2014 Russian Federation Toys

83 G/TBT/N/RUS/35 24/03/2014 Russian Federation Electrical Appliances

84 G/TBT/N/THA/431 24/03/2014 Thailand 960810-- Ball point pens

85 G/TBT/N/THA/432 24/03/2014 Thailand 960860-- Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir




automobiles

Notifications Pertaining to Tariff Lines With Negligible Exports1 from India:

A total of 94 notifications issued during March 2014 were on tariff lines where no export from India

to the notifying country was reported. These notifications are listed below:

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Document Date Members Product

1 G/TBT/N/ECU/206 3/3/2014 Ecuador 842123--- Oil or petrol-filters for internal combustion engines, 842131--- Intake air filters for internal combustion engines

2 G/TBT/N/MEX/269 3/3/2014 Mexico Water and Ice

3 G/TBT/N/MEX/4/Add.6 3/3/2014 Mexico Cosmetics

4 G/TBT/N/UGA/415 3/3/2014 Uganda LPG Containers

5 G/TBT/N/UGA/416 3/3/2014 Uganda Fishing nets

6 G/TBT/N/UGA/417 3/3/2014 Uganda Mosquito nets

7 G/TBT/N/EU/196 4/3/2014 European Union Medium combustion plants

8 G/TBT/N/CHL/260 5/3/2014 Chile Cement

9 G/TBT/N/ECU/207 5/3/2014 Ecuador 481810-- Toilet paper, 481830-- Tablecloths and serviettes, 481890—Other

1 Exports are up to US$ 0.20 million

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10 G/TBT/N/RWA/25/Corr.1 5/3/2014 Rwanda Toiletries

11 G/TBT/N/RWA/27/Corr.1 5/3/2014 Rwanda Distilled water

12 G/TBT/N/RWA/28/Corr.1 5/3/2014 Rwanda Construction products, fire engineering products, flammable or explosive devices, machines or facilities.

13 G/TBT/N/USA/891 5/3/2014 United States of America

Oranges and grapefruit


Grapefruit and oranges

15 G/TBT/N/ARE/197 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Edible water

16 G/TBT/N/ARE/198 6/3/2014 United Arab Emirates edible essential water, non-alcoholic carbonated beverages

17 G/TBT/N/CHL/261 6/3/2014 Chile Inclined Funiculars and Elevators

18 G/TBT/N/BHR/328 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of Edible essential water-General requirements, ICS : 67.180

19 G/TBT/N/BHR/329 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages, ICS : 67.140

20 G/TBT/N/ECU/81/Add.4 7/3/2014 Ecuador 392410-- Tableware and kitchenware, 401490-- Other, 701399--- Other

21 G/TBT/N/CAN/368/Add.1 10/3/2014 Canada Pesticide

22 G/TBT/N/CAN/384/Add.1 10/3/2014 Canada Tanning Equipment

23 G/TBT/N/NIC/136 10/3/2014 Nicaragua Cheese

24 G/TBT/N/QAT/182/Rev.1 10/3/2014 Qatar Iced tea (ICS: 67.140.10)


Kiwi fruit

26 G/TBT/N/ARE/202 12/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Foodstuffs: Bottled drinking water:( ICS Code: 67.160).

27 G/TBT/N/ARE/203 12/3/2014 United Arab Emirates Foodstuffs: Canned Stone Fruits:( ICS Code: 67.080).

28 G/TBT/N/BRA/462/Add.2 12/3/2014 Brazil 8514-Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens

29 G/TBT/N/BRA/583 12/3/2014 Brazil Protective gloves

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30 G/TBT/N/EU/197 12/3/2014 European Union Live bovine animals, live swine, live sheep and goats, live horses, asses, mules and hinnies, other live animals

31 G/TBT/N/EU/198 12/3/2014 European Union all food from animal clones;

32 G/TBT/N/PAN/42 12/3/2014 Panama milk products

33 G/TBT/N/PAN/43 12/3/2014 Panama milk products

34 G/TBT/N/QAT/322 12/3/2014 Qatar Chilled chicken ( ICS : 67.120.20 )

35 G/TBT/N/QAT/324 12/3/2014 Qatar Martadella ( luncheon) meat ( ICS 67.120)

36 G/TBT/N/QAT/325 12/3/2014 Qatar Vegetables and fruit and their products - Turnip brassica rapa ( ICS : 67.080.20 )

37 G/TBT/N/QAT/328 12/3/2014 Qatar Vegetables and fruit and their products - Mashed black olive ( ICS : 67.080 )

38 G/TBT/N/SLV/174 12/3/2014 El Salvador milk products

39 G/TBT/N/ECU/77/Add.3 13/03/2014 Ecuador 320810-- Based on polyesters,

40 G/TBT/N/ARE/205 14/03/2014 United Arab Emirates Foodstuffs: Unbottled drinking water

41 G/TBT/N/CHL/262 14/03/2014 Chile Buildings



44 G/TBT/N/ECU/119/Add.1 14/03/2014 Ecuador 850211--- Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA, 850212--- Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA, 850213--- Of an output exceeding 375 kVA, 850220-- Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, 850240-- Electric rotary converters

45 G/TBT/N/ECU/159/Add.1 14/03/2014 Ecuador 841370-- Other centrifugal pumps

46 G/TBT/N/EEC/186/Add.3 14/03/2014 European Union Cosmetics

47 G/TBT/N/QAT/331 14/03/2014 Qatar Edible essential water general requirements ( ICS : 67.080.10 )

48 G/TBT/N/QAT/332 14/03/2014 Qatar Non- alcoholic carbonated Beverages ( ICS : 67.160.20 )

49 G/TBT/N/QAT/333 14/03/2014 Qatar Soft Candy ( ICS : 67.180 )

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Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made cellular glass (CG) products


Foodstuffs: High Fructose Syrup (42% AND 55%) (ICS Code: 67.180.20)

52 G/TBT/N/TPKM/156 14/03/2014 Taipei, Chinese Prepackaged infant and follow-up formula and formula for certain disease

53 G/TBT/N/TUR/46 14/03/2014 Turkey Sampling and analysis methods of olive oil and olive-residue oil

54 G/TBT/N/TUR/47 14/03/2014 Turkey Heat treated drinking milk

55 G/TBT/N/TUR/48 14/03/2014 Turkey Cheese

56 G/TBT/N/TUR/50 14/03/2014 Turkey Follow on formula and follow-on milk

57 G/TBT/N/TUR/51 14/03/2014 Turkey Infant formula

58 G/TBT/N/TUR/53 14/03/2014 Turkey Fruit juices and similar products

59 G/TBT/N/TUR/54 14/03/2014 Turkey Table olives

60 G/TBT/N/TUR/55 14/03/2014 Turkey Olive oil and olive pomace oil

61 G/TBT/N/ECU/101/Add.1 17/03/2014 Ecuador 700711--- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, 700719--- Other, 700721--- Of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels, 700729--- Other, 870829--- Other

62 G/TBT/N/EU/199 17/03/2014 European Union Waste covered by Directive 2008/98/EC

63 G/TBT/N/EU/200 17/03/2014 European Union Waste covered by Directive 2008/98/EC

64 G/TBT/N/EU/201 17/03/2014 European Union Waste containing persistent organic pollutants

65 G/TBT/N/QAT/330 17/03/2014 Qatar Chicken Eggs ( ICS : 67.120.20 )

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66 G/TBT/N/USA/822/Add.1 17/03/2014 United States of America

Infant or toddler products

67 G/TBT/N/TPKM/135/Add.3 20/03/2014 Taipei, Chinese Fruit juices and similar products

68 G/TBT/N/KOR/483 21/03/2014 Korea, Republic of Radio Equipment

69 G/TBT/N/CAN/410 24/03/2014 Canada Tobacco

70 G/TBT/N/COL/49/Add.5 24/03/2014 Colombia

Pharmaceuticals

71 G/TBT/N/MYS/40 24/03/2014 Malaysia 691110-- Tableware and kitchenware, 691200-Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china.

72 G/TBT/N/QAT/335 24/03/2014 Qatar Drinking water

73 G/TBT/N/QAT/336 24/03/2014 Qatar Canned Okra

74 G/TBT/N/QAT/337 24/03/2014 Qatar Fructose syrup

75 G/TBT/N/QAT/340 24/03/2014 Qatar Drinking water

76 G/TBT/N/THA/433 24/03/2014 Thailand 3209-Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.

77 G/TBT/N/TPKM/157 24/03/2014 Taipei, Chinese automobiles

78 G/TBT/N/UGA/418 24/03/2014 Uganda Pharmaceuticals


automobiles

80 G/TBT/N/ARE/198/Corr.1 25/03/2014 United Arab Emirates Edible water

81 G/TBT/N/ECU/149/Add.1 25/03/2014 Ecuador 851660-- Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters

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82 G/TBT/N/ECU/150/Add.1 25/03/2014 Ecuador 851650-- Microwave ovens

83 G/TBT/N/ECU/153/Add.1 25/03/2014 Ecuador Televisions

84 G/TBT/N/ECU/157/Add.1 25/03/2014 Ecuador 845012--- Other machines, with built-in centrifugal dryer

85 G/TBT/N/ECU/158/Add.1 25/03/2014 Ecuador 842211--- Of the household type

86 G/TBT/N/ECU/95/Add.4 25/03/2014 Ecuador 845011--- Fully- Automatic machines, 845020-- Machines, each of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg

87 G/TBT/N/TUR/41/Add.2 25/03/2014 Turkey Tobacco

88 G/TBT/N/THA/434 27/03/2014 Thailand 0401-Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

89 G/TBT/N/THA/435 27/03/2014 Thailand Feeding Bottle and Liquid Milk Container for Infants and Young Children

90 G/TBT/N/BRA/344/Rev.1 28/03/2014 Brazil Systems and Equipment for Photovoltaic Energy.

91 G/TBT/N/EU/206 28/03/2014 European Union Light and heavy duty vehicles

92 G/TBT/N/THA/437 28/03/2014 Thailand Alcohol Beverages (ICS: 67.160.10) (HS 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208).

93 G/TBT/N/BRA/460/Add.2 31/03/2014 Brazil 8514-Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss., 851660-- Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters

94 G/TBT/N/TPKM/128/Add.1 31/03/2014 Taipei, Chinese 851671--- Coffee or tea makers

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Notifications Where No Link is Available (As on 10th April 2014):

There are nine notifications in March 2014 where no link is available. The request for providing link of

these particular notifications has already been sent.

Sl. No. Document Date Members Product

1 G/TBT/N/SLV/173/Corr.1 5/3/2014 El Salvador milk products

2 G/TBT/N/CRI/143 7/3/2014 Costa Rica milk products

3 G/TBT/N/NIC/137 10/3/2014 Nicaragua Cheese

4 G/TBT/N/MEX/186/Add.5 25/03/2014 Mexico Gas containers

5 G/TBT/N/PRY/75 25/03/2014 Paraguay Textiles

6 G/TBT/N/PRY/76 25/03/2014 Paraguay 6111-Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted., 6209-Babies' garments and clothing accessories.

7 G/TBT/N/PRY/77 25/03/2014 Paraguay 42-ARTICLES OF LEATHER; SADDLERY AND HARNESS; TRAVEL GOODS, HANDBAGS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS; ARTICLES OF ANIMAL GUT (OTHER THAN SILK- WORM GUT),

8 G/TBT/N/PRY/78 25/03/2014 Paraguay Machines

9 G/TBT/N/ECU/52/Add.4 27/03/2014 Ecuador 8712-Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized., 871491--- Frames and forks, and parts thereof, 871492--- Wheel rims and spokes, 871493--- Hubs, other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes, and free- Wheel sprocket- Wheels, 871494--- Brakes, including coaster braking hubs, and hub brakes, and parts thereof, 871495--- Saddles, 871496--- Pedals and crank-gear, and parts thereof, 871499--- Other

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Notifications Where Response is Under Process:

There are 42 notifications in March 2014 where the letters have already been sent to their

respective stakeholders. However, the responses from the stakeholders are awaited. We

are following up on these notifications.

List of Notifications

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Document Date Members Product Status

1 G/TBT/N/CAN/408 5/3/2014 Canada Pharmaceuticals The draft regulation deliberates requirements to revise the listing for hydrocortisone on the prescription drug list (PDL). Use of topical hydrocortisone, as the hydrocortisone base or as an acetate salt, at a concentration of .5% as a single ingredient drug product has been a nonprescription product for more than 25 years. Evidence has been assessed by Health Canada that indicates that topical 1% hydrocortisone either as a single medicinal ingredient or when mixed with other nonprescription medicinal ingredients can be safely used in the nonprescription setting. The main concern with increasing the dose hydrocortisone is the possibility of increased systemic absorption which may affect other areas of the body not intended by the topical application. Prescriptio

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n products containing 1% hydrocortisone rarely had adverse reactions reported and none were serious. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

2 G/TBT/N/CAN/400/Add.1 6/3/2014 Canada Prescription status of medicinal ingredients for human use

The purpose of this addendum is to notify that, Health Canada will revise the listing for minoxidil on the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the Human part of the PDL is to be revised; the listing for Veterinary use will remain unchanged. Health Canada has conducted a scientific review of minoxidil against a set of established and publicly available criteria outlined in section C.01.040.3 of the Food and Drug Regulations. The wording remains unchanged from what was proposed in the Notice of Consultation. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders

3 G/TBT/N/CAN/402/Add.1 6/3/2014 Canada Prescription status of medicinal ingredients for human use

The regulation deals with the revised listing of diclofenac and minoxidil on the prescription drug list (PDL). Only the human part of the PDL is to be revised. The listing for veterinary use will remain unchanged. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

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4 G/TBT/N/BHR/327 7/3/2014 Bahrain, Kingdom of

Chicken Eggs, ICS : 67.000 This draft technical regulation specifies the requirements stated in the Gulf standard GSO "Chicken Eggs" under clauses 5 & 8 (packaging & labelling) as mandatory requirements. It specifies the following packaging requirements: For Fresh whole table eggs 1.Fresh table egg shall be clean and the eggs with class (B) and class (C) could be washed prior packaging, by water mixed with 3-5 ppm iron and contains disinfectant such as chlorine to kill microbes. It shall be dried by fans and shall be sprayed or immersed in mineral oil (paraffin oil); 2.Fresh table egg shall be sorted prior packaging to exclude improper, cracked, and Internal defects eggs; 3.Selected eggs shall be packed in paperback cartons and dishes; designed specifically for eggs; 4.Dishes shall be packed in sealed carton boxes, and an empty dish shall be placed on the top before closing the box; 5.Dishes and boxes - complied with GSO standard No. 2152 "Egg board trays - shall be clean, strong and made from appropriate materials and do not

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transfer any undesirable odours to the eggs and must be used just once only. For liquid, frozen, dried It also describes following label requirements such as: 1.The labeling should be without prejudice to the provisions of Gulf standard GSO 9 Labeling of prepackaged foods. 2.The following shall be declared on the label of the product: For whole fresh table eggs: The following data shall appear on small egg containers - with cover even if these containers are inside other large containers: 1.Non-symbolic production date and expiration date, (day-month- year); 2.Number of eggs; 3.Class (quality grade (AA, A, B, C): weight); 4.Name and address of the Packing center or the production farm; 5.Storage conditions; 6.All imported eggs shall be stamped to distinguish them from local production; 7.Non-symbolic production date and expiration date, (day-month- year). For Liquid, frozen, dried and frozen-dried eggs: The following data shall appear on small egg containers - with cover even if these containers are inside other large

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containers: 1.Non-symbolic production date and expiration date, (day-month- year) depending on storage temperature; 2.In case of glucose extraction, the product name must be followed by a statement of (glucose free); 3.Storage conditions; 4.The names and amounts of any optional permitted ingredients. The National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) has tabled our letter for consultations with the table egg exporters. We will prepare the response as soon as we receive their response.

5 G/TBT/N/QAT/136/Rev.1 10/3/2014 Qatar Cream cheese (ICS: 67.100)

The regulation deals with clarification of technical content of cream cheese. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Food products, labeling The Food and Drug Administration proposes to amend its labelling regulations for conventional foods and dietary supplements to provide updated nutrition information on the label to assist consumers in maintaining healthy dietary practices. They propose to update the list of nutrients that are required or permitted to be declared; provide

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updated Daily Reference Values and Reference Daily Intake values that are based on current dietary recommendations from consensus reports; amend requirements for foods represented or purported to be specifically for children under the age of 4 years and pregnant and lactating women and establish nutrient reference values specifically for these population subgroups; and revise the format and appearance of the Nutrition Facts label. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Food products, labeling, serving sizes

The draft regulation deals with the food labeling of food products that can reasonably be consumer at One-Eating occasion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the definition of a single-serving container; require dual column labeling for certain containers; update and modify several reference amounts customarily consumed; add several food products and food product categories to the reference amounts customarily consumed per eating occasion for the general food supply; amend the label serving size for breath

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mints; and make technical amendments to various aspects of the serving size regulations. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


8450-Household or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry.

The regulation is with regard to the energy conservation standards that have to be followed for commercial clothes washers. Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 Public Law, sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. DOE proposes amended energy conservation standards for commercial clothes washers. The proposed standards, which are expressed for each product class in terms of a minimum modified energy factor (MEFJ2) 1 and a maximum integrated water factor (IWF) are given in tables in the regulation. These standards would apply to all products manufactured in, or imported into, the United States on or after the date three years after the publication of the final rule for this rulemaking. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

9 G/TBT/N/CAN/409 12/3/2014 Canada Commercial Goods (ICS: 55.020)

The regulation is with regard with regard to the trade facilitation

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measures proposed by Canadian Border Security Agency which would have impact on carriers, freight forwarders and customs sufferance warehouse operators. The proposed regulatory amendments would introduce changes to five regulations made under the Canadian Customs Act:

the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations;

the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations;

the Designated Provisions (Customs) Regulations;

the Transportation of Goods Regulations; and

the Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations (consequential amendments).

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10 G/TBT/N/MYS/15/Rev.2 12/3/2014 Malaysia Toys (HS: Chapter 95,87,36) (ICS: 97.200.50) Toys, which refers to any goods designed or intended for use in play by children less than fourteen years of age but does not include the goods specified in the Second Schedule of the Consumer Protection (Safety Standards for Toys) Regulations 2009

This notification is the 2

nd revision of

G/TBT/N/MYS/15, notified on 6 November 2008. The 1

st revision

was notified on 19 October 2010. The Consumer Protection (Safety Standards For Toys) Regulations 2009 is amended as follows: a.the column Year in the First Schedule will be deleted; b. additional reference standards will be inserted after item 7 in the First Schedule; c. item 22 will be amended in the Second Schedule; and d. new regulation 3 on Savings. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

11 G/TBT/N/MYS/39 12/3/2014 Malaysia Pre-packaged products declared by mass, volume, area, length and count range from 5mL to 50L (volume) and 5g to 50kg (mass).

The draft regulation deals with the definition of prepackaged products, their tolerance deficiency in quantity of product permitted in a pre-packaged product, the sampling plan for inspection of the pre-packaged product, determination of drained weight and labeling. The notification is basically to determine the net quantity of pre-packaged products sold and imported in Malaysia. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

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12 G/TBT/N/QAT/321 12/3/2014 Qatar Fruits and vegetables and their products- Frozen Mixed Vegetables ( ICS : 67.080.10 )

The regulation deals with labeling, packaging, and hygiene requirements of mixed vegetables. The exporters have to comply with the hygienic conditions mentioned in GSO standards. The suppliers have to ensure the normal taste and flavor of the product. The goods should be tender and uniform in texture and ripeness. The product has to follow the limits prescribed for pesticide residues, contaminating metallic elements and radiations set by the Gulf standards. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

13 G/TBT/N/QAT/323 12/3/2014 Qatar Food additives- Food grade mineral oils ICS: 67.220.20

The draft regulation deals with the requirements that should be met in food grade mineral oils used in food products as glazing, antifoaming agent and as protective coating. The product shall be packed in suitable containers. It should be protected from any pollution that leads to changes in its prosperities or fitting for human consumption. It shall be transported with sound and clean transportation means, not used previously in transport any toxic or harmful substances and the transportation

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process shall be carried out by a way not lead to damage of the product. It should be labeled with the name of the producer or packer name, the trade mark and international number. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

14 G/TBT/N/QAT/326 12/3/2014 Qatar Inverted molases liquer for used in tobacco industry ( ICS : 65.160 )

The draft regulation is concerned with the basic requirements and the descriptive standards for molasses converter used in some tobacco industries. The product shall be free from any artificial coloring or natural additives or any foreign material, whether remnants of sugar cane or others (Sand - insects - exotic plant parts). The total ash does not increase than 3%. The total sugars does not less than 63% and not more than 70% calculated as reduced sugar(Inverted Sugar). The number of Boume does not less than 38 and not more than 42 at 20 ° C calculated as total solid. PH does not increase than10 degrees and the volatile acidity not more than 3 ¸% calculated as acetic acid. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

15 G/TBT/N/QAT/327 12/3/2014 Qatar Permissible and impermissible tobacco additives (ICS: 65.160 )

The regulation is with regard to permissible and impermissible

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tobacco additives. The regulation deals with the basic requirements and the descriptive standards for permissible and impermissible tobacco additives to tobacco products which are smoked in either a direct or indirect manner. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

16 G/TBT/N/QAT/329 14/03/2014 Qatar Atta wheat flour ( ICS : 67.180 )

The regulation is with regard to the types of Atta wheat flour for direct human consumption prepared from different varieties of wheat types. The draft regulation is concerned with the requirements on packaging, transportation, labeling and storage of the atta wheat flour. The requirements for the product are given in section 5. The requirements include the hygiene conditions and on the taste. The regulation also deliberates on the methods of testing and labeling requirements. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

17 G/TBT/N/QAT/334 14/03/2014 Qatar Sweet Cassava ( ICS : 67.180 )

The regulation is with regard to the distribution of fresh supply of commercial sweet varieties of Cassava routes grown from Manihot Esculenta Crantz, of the Euphorbiaceous family.

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The draft regulation deliberates on the requirements that need to be carried out for supply of manioc. The product should be free of pest, any visible foreign matters, ethanol, pork products, and mechanical damages and bruising. The cut at the distal (narrow) end of the cassava should not exceed 2 cm in diameter. The regulation also mentions that the stalk end of the root should have a clean cut between 1 cm and 2.5 cm in length. Apart from these characteristics, the regulation also deliberates upon the microbiological characteristics and method for examination and testing. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders

18 G/TBT/N/TUR/49 14/03/2014 Turkey Materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

The draft regulation deals with the amendment of Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Materials and Articles in Contact with Food. It mainly amends the packaging rules and regulations. It states that the business registration number must be specified in the packaging. The company is subject to the registration process if there is more than

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one business; production or packaging is made from the clearly marked on the registration number provided to. The registration numbers of other businesses may be included in the label. The list of detailed amendment is provided in the regulation issued by Turkey. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

19 G/TBT/N/TUR/52 14/03/2014 Turkey Feed additives The draft regulation covers the procedure for authorising the placing on the market and use of feed additives and to lay down the rules for the supervision and labelling of feed additives and pre-mixtures in order to provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection of public health, animal health and welfare, environment and users' and consumer's interests in relation to feed additives. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

20 G/TBT/N/EU/202 17/03/2014 European Union

Food This draft Commission Regulation concerns the authorisation of one health claim made on foods and referring to the reduction of disease risk in accordance with Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the

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European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders


Food This draft Commission Regulation concerns the refusal of authorisation of five health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health in accordance with Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

22 G/TBT/N/TUR/56 17/03/2014 Turkey Tea, whether or not flavoured.

The regulation is with regard to the identification of characteristics of tea. The draft regulation is regulates the products like black tea, green tea, flavored black and green tea and decaffeinated black and green tea excluding cover black and green tea to which dried herbs or fruits are added. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

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Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated., 841861--- Compression type units whose condensers are heat exchangers

The draft regulation proposes to revise the test procedures established under the Energy Policy and conservation act for packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHP). The proposal intents to specify (1) an optional break in period which explicitly require that wall sleeves be sealed, (2) allow for the pre-filling of the condensate drain pan, (3) require for the ASHRAE standard 16 be the sole method of test when measuring the cooling capacity for PTACs and PTHPs under ANSI/AHRI standard 310/380 of 2004 and (4) require testing with 14 inch deep wall sleeves and the filter option most representative of a typical installation. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders

24 G/TBT/N/TPKM/149/Add.1 20/03/2014 Taipei, Chinese

Allergens The proposed addendum deals with the "Regulations Governing Food Allergen Labeling" adopted on 8 November 2013 (G/TBT/N/TPKM/149). The regulation has been promulgated on 7 March 2014 and comes to effect on 1 July 2015. The warning information terms in item 2 have been revised. We have not

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yet received any response from the stakeholders.

25 G/TBT/N/USA/878/Add.1 20/03/2014 United States of America

Hazardous Materials

The Addendum deals with the adoption of Hazardous Materials: Adoption of ASME Code Section XII and the National Board Inspection Code. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Commercial Ice makers The regulation is with regard to the automatic commercial ice makers. The draft regulation prescribes the energy conservation program by laying down energy conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers. The regulation proposes the establishment of more stringent, amended standards for energy conservation standards for automatic commercial ice makers. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

27 G/TBT/N/BRA/584 24/03/2014 Brazil Medical devices The Proposed Public Consultation on Instruction which addresses the health products, toiletries, cosmetics and foods or whose manufacturing facilities and equipment can be shared with human drugs, complying with the requirements of current health law. Provides for health products, products hygiene, cosmetics and foods

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that are produced or in plant and equipment may be shared with drugs of use human, according to the requirements of health legislation current, independent of prior approval of ANVISA. The request for authorization for the Shared Product Manufacture for health products hygiene, Cosmetic and Food or must be accompanied by the following documents: 1. list of human medicinal products currently produced in the facility to be used for sharing; 2. denomination, qualitative and quantitative composition of the medical, hygiene product, cosmetic or food that we intend to share; 3.demonstration that the quality specifications approved in the company to the raw materials of the product that they intend to share with the prescription drugs. 3. Human meet or exceed the requirements of the monographs of pharmacopoeias recognized by the Agency; 4. breakdown of the manufacturing flow that will be shared with human drugs, citing in detail, the storage of raw materials to the shipment of finished

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products, areas and shared equipment; 5. Floor plans of the manufacturing areas where sharing occurs showing the flow of personnel, material flow, differential pressure and classification on the number of particles as the standard adopted by Resolution -. RDC No. 17 of 16 April 2010; Risk analysis covering the identification, analysis and assessment of risks, reduction of risks mitigated and the decision on the acceptability of remaining risks. CHEMEXCIL has forwarded the letter for further discussion on the impact of this Brazilian notification.

28 G/TBT/N/QAT/339 24/03/2014 Qatar Trans Fatty acids This draft technical regulation is concerned with the maximum amount allowed for trans fatty acid and declaring the trans fatty acid on the nutrition label per serving, definitions, requirements, sampling, methods of test, and labelling. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Food The proposed notification concerns with the refusal of authorisation of eight health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the

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reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health in accordance with Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Food Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council revises the Framework applicable to foods for particular nutritional uses. It foresees, among others, that existing rules on food for people intolerant to gluten, as currently set out in Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009, will be transferred under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. This Implementing Regulation concretely transfers the rules of Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 with the necessary adjustments resulting from the revision of the Framework applicable to foods for particular nutritional uses. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Packaging and labeling The proposed notification deals with the packaging regulation. The

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Commission systematically reviews its rules and guides to ensure they continue to achieve their intended purpose without unduly burdening commerce. As part of this systematic review, the Commission requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the FTC's Rules, Regulations, Statements of General Policy or Interpretation and Exemptions under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ("FPLA" or "Act". We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

32 G/TBT/N/THA/436 27/03/2014 Thailand Food in General (ICS:67.040)

The proposed regulation deals with packaging. The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is proposing to establish the MOPH notification concerning "Premium labelling on food label" as follows: they shall meet the following requirements: a. Organic certification from official government, agency body or agency official approved; b. Geographical Indication (GI) registration from the Ministry of Commerce; c. Raw material or main ingredients and finished goods are superior to general; d. Processing through specific method that

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makes characteristics of foods superior to general products. 4. Food operators that use the "Premium" labelling before this notification shall comply with the notification within two years of its entry into force. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

33 G/TBT/N/BRA/559/Add.1 28/03/2014 Brazil 8714-Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 87.11 to 87.13.

This addendum aims at informing that the Conformity Assessment Procedures which determine reqirements for Automotive accessories for Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds, Trikes and Quadricycles through a compulsory third party certification, issued by the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and notified as G/TBT/N/BRA/549, were adopted as the final text through the Ordinance Nº 123, 19 March 2014. The same has been informed to all stakeholders

34 G/TBT/N/CAN/401/Add.1 28/03/2014 Canada food The purpose of this Notice of Intent is to Amend is to notify that, Health Canada will revise the listing for omeprazole on the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the Human part of the PDL is to be revised; the listing for Veterinary use will remain unchanged. Health Canada has conducted a scientific

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review of omeprazole against a set of established and publicly available criteria outlined in section C.01.040.3 of the Food and Drug Regulations. The wording remains unchanged from what was proposed in the Notice of Consultation. The letter to this regard has been sent to all stakeholders.

35 G/TBT/N/CAN/411 28/03/2014 Canada Pharmaceuticals The purpose of this Notice of Consultation is to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposal to revise the listing for Adrenocortical hormones on the Prescription Drug List (PDL). Only the human part of the PDL is proposed to be revised; the listing for Adrenocortical hormones for Veterinary use will remain unchanged. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.


Food The draft Regulation concerns with the refusal of authorisation of two health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children's development and health in accordance with Article 18(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament

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and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

37 G/TBT/N/IDN/19/Add.8 28/03/2014 Indonesia 7311-Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel., 400911--- Without fittings, 400912--- With fittings, 732111--- For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, 732181--- For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, 732190-- Parts, 848110-- Pressure-reducing valves, 848190-- Parts

The addendum deals with the adoption of Mandatory Indonesia National Standard for LPG Single Stove with Mechanic Burning. The letter to this regard has been sent to all stakeholders.

38 G/TBT/N/IDN/72/Add.1 28/03/2014 Indonesia 2817-Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide.

The addendum deals with adoption of mandatory implementation of Indonesia National Standard for Zinc Oxide (SNI 0085:2009). The draft of this regulation has been stipulated through "Regulation of Minister of Industry No. 66/M-IND/PER/11/2013" and will be coming into force on 6 (six) months after promulgation. The same has been notified to respective stakeholders.

39 G/TBT/N/JPN/452 28/03/2014 Japan Substances with probable effects on the central nervous system.

The draft regulation proposes to ban the following substances as “Shitei Yakubutsu” (designated substances). Manufacture, import and sale of “designated substances” are banned except for the “proper

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uses”.The proposed substances are the following:

N-(1-Amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

N-(1-Amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-nitrophenyl)ethanamine

1-(5-Fluoropentyl)-N-(naphthalen-1-yl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide

1-[(3-Methylphenyl)methyl]piperazine

N-(1-Phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacetamide

Quinolin-8-yl 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxylate

(2,2,3,3-Tetramethylcyclopropan-1-yl)[1-(4,4,4-trifluorobutyl)-1H-indol-3 yl] methanone

The “proper uses” is defined as the

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following: 1. To be used for researches or tests at the government, the local governments, agencies thereof, technical colleges, inter-university research institutes, the independent administrative agencies and the local independent administrative agencies 2.To be used for tests under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, and 3. To be used for forensic use We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

40 G/TBT/N/CHN/1020 31/03/2014 China Medical devices The proposed regulation deals with 29 sub-catalogues, of which "6823 medical ultrasonic instrument and accessories", "6830 medical X-ray device", "6831 medical X-ray accessory equipment and parts" and "6834 medical radiation protective equipment and device" are consistent with the 4 sub-catalogues released in 2012, the others are newly formulated. In the Catalogue, "serial number" "examples for the name of article" and "management classification" are retained, "name" is extended to "product category" and "product category name", while 2 items, "product

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description" and "intended use" are newly added. In total it includes 139 product categories, 339 product category names and 1785 examples for the name of article. The letter for stakeholders for the above mentioned notification has been withheld due to lack of clarity in the Google translation. A request for regulation has been sent to respective Chinese authorities. This notification is not put in the request for regulation category as the translation was available in the Google translator.

41 G/TBT/N/CHN/1021 31/03/2014 China Medical devices -do-


Food The proposed measure concerns eight health claim applications that have been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). For three applications, the assessment is considered to be favourable and therefore, as these health claims comply with the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, they will be authorised for use on foods. For five health claims, the assessment is considered to be unfavourable and therefore the health claims do not comply

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with the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and consequently they will not be authorised for use on foods. Protection of Human health or Safety. We have not yet received any response from the stakeholders.

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